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spy

UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/

Translations

spynoun
spies
pl
UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/
The spy was caught trying to steal classified documents from the embassy.
L'espion a été arrêté en tentant de voler des documents classifiés à l'ambassade.
The spy was caught trying to steal classified documents from the embassy.
L'espionne a été arrêtée en tentant de voler des documents classifiés à l'ambassade.
Synonyms
informant
agent
undercover agent
secret agent
reconnoiterer
snoop
spyverb
spied
Past Simple
spied
Past Participle
spying
Gerund
UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/
The detective decided to spy on the suspect to gather more evidence.
Le détective a décidé d'espionner le suspect pour recueillir davantage de preuves.
Additional translations
apercevoirS'emploie au sens de « distinguer du regard », souvent dans un contexte un peu littéraire ou familier.
Synonyms
reconnoiter
detect
peep
surveil
monitor
eavesdrop
watch
observe
snoop
spyadjective
more spy
Comp.
most spy
Super.
UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/
Used attributively to describe devices, equipment, or activities connected with espionage (e.g., "spy camera", "spy satellite").
The agency installed spy cameras throughout the facility.
L'agence a installé des caméras d'espionnage dans tout le bâtiment.
Synonyms
stealthy
furtive
cloaked
hidden
covert
clandestine
secret
undercover
surreptitious

Definitions

spynoun
A person employed by a government or other organization to secretly obtain information about an enemy or competitor.
The spy was caught trying to steal classified documents from the embassy.
A person who keeps watch on others secretly.
He felt like a spy as he watched his neighbors through the window.
spyverb
To observe or watch someone or something secretly, often for gathering information.
The detective decided to spy on the suspect to gather more evidence.
To catch sight of something or someone, especially something that is difficult to see.
From the top of the hill, I could spy the distant city skyline.
spyadjective
Relating to or designed for espionage or secret observation.
The agency installed spy cameras throughout the facility.
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